Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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